In a Certain Male Individual, Primary Spermatocytes Do Not Divide

question 69

Multiple Choice

In a certain male individual, primary spermatocytes do not divide into secondary spermatocytes, yet still undergo spermiogenesis and form mature sperm. These sperm then fertilize a normal oocyte. What will be true of the zygote?

• A)The zygote will have 46 chromosomes instead of 23.
• B)The zygote will be diploid instead of haploid.
• C)The zygote will have 69 chromosomes instead of 46.
• D)The zygote will have only paternal chromosomes.

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